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K33 AVE

1994 Saab 9000 Cde

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,429 mi
Last recorded125,429 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cde129,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 AVE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 125,429 miles

Both outer c v gatord are cracking

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

park brake lever high but has reserve travel

surface corrosion on suspension components,some prescribed areas have been undersealed,front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion,sill covers fitted,underside shields fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2019 125,429 miles

Both outer c v gatord are cracking

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

park brake lever high but has reserve travel

surface corrosion on suspension components,some prescribed areas have been undersealed,front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion,sill covers fitted,underside shields fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2019 125,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 125,318 miles

surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2018 125,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,024 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all four tyres outer wall slightly perished

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s/r disc surface corrosion

oil leak

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 122,605 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 122,515 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2014 122,515 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 117,656 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 117,123 miles

N/S/F headlamp beam image poor.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 117,123 miles

N/S/F headlamp beam image poor.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 116,481 miles

SRS light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 115,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 114,352 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 110,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 110,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 104,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 98,719 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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K33 AVE is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 129,365 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K33 AVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K33 AVE is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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